Category Archives: Posts by Toni Ruberto

Monsters and Matinees: Anthologies Serve Quick Bites of Horror

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Monsters and Matinees: Anthologies Serve Quick Bites of Horror We’re hearing a lot about Quibi these days, a new video platform touting a “quick bite” philosophy of short-form videos. Classic horror fans been ahead of the curve on this idea, … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves We love our Universal Monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and The Wolfman – these guys are legends for a reason. But it’s time to ask the guys to move over and make room … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: A British Village is Pulled into Space and Everyone Drinks Tea

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Once in a New Moon What makes us watch a movie for the first time? Often it’s because of our favorite stars. Perhaps a notable director. It can be from the recommendation of a friend. But sometimes all I need … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Still Buzzing about ‘The Fly’ Trilogy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Still Buzzing about The Fly… It’s easy to think of the 1958 film The Fly in two words: “help me.” That phrase – often said in a silly high-pitched voice meant to mimic the film – is from an iconic … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Tiny Terrors Bring Big Thrills

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Monsters and Matinees: Tiny Terrors Bring Big Thrills Have you ever felt a weird sensation on your leg and reached down to bat it away? Or thought you saw something on the floor and jerked your leg thinking it was … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: B-Movie or Kids’ Film? ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’ is Both

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Toni Ruberto

B Movie or Kids’ Film? Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is Both This is tough to admit, but sometimes horror and sci-fi B-movies don’t have a particularly scary monster. Sometimes, they are just … bizarre. That’s true in Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: ‘Tarantula’ – Or why I’m afraid to look out my bedroom window

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Toni Ruberto

Tarantula – Or why I’m afraid to look out my bedroom window My childhood bedroom had two windows: one by the headboard and one near the other end of the bed. They were great to let a cool breeze in … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: How Movies With Dad Spawned A Classic Horror Fan

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Toni Ruberto

How Movies With Dad Spawned A Classic Horror Fan It was a moment of serendipity that had me nearly bouncing out of my seat. Classic Movie Hub was looking for stories about “classic sci-fi movies and horror and …” I … Continue reading →

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